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Die Dam River Camp (Matjiesvlei) – Tranquil Outdoor Escape in Western Cape

Reconnect with nature at Die Dam River Camp (Matjiesvlei) – hiking, photography, and wildlife await in Western Cape.

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Die Dam River Camp (Matjiesvlei)

South Africa - Western Cape

About Die Dam River Camp (Matjiesvlei) Camping

Die Dam River Camp (Matjiesvlei) offers campsite accommodation in Western Cape, South Africa, near Calitzdorp. Activities on offer include hiking, birdwatching, swimming, and fishing. Nearby attractions include Axe Hill Winery (Pty) Ltd, Calitzdorp Museum.

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Accommodation

  • Camping Allowed: Tents & 4x4 caravans only
  • Caravan Requirements: 4x4 Caravan
  • Ground Cover: Grass
  • Lights: None
  • People per Site: 6
  • Self Catering: Yes
  • Shade: Most of the sites have shade
  • Sites Available: 8
  • Tents Allowed: Yes

Facilities

  • Freezer: Yes

Directions and Road Condition

  • Access Road: Gravel & 4x4 Road
  • Closest Town: Calitzdorp
  • Distance to Town: 13km
  • GPS Campsite: S 33.45578 E 21.63643
  • Trailer Required: 4x4 Trailer
  • Vehicle: 2x4 Bakkie

Ablution

  • Showers: Hot showers
  • Toilets: Flush Toilets

Activities

  • Bird Watching: Yes
  • Canoeing: Yes
  • Fishing: Fresh water - river
  • Hiking: Yes
  • Mountain Biking: Gravel Roads & Jeep Tracks
  • Rock Climbing: Yes
  • Swimming: River and Pools

4x4 Related

  • 4x4 Routes: Yes
  • 4x4 Caravan Required: Yes
  • 4x4 Comments: One Trail. Grading 2

Comments, Rules and Notes

  • Articles: Wegsleep #2, p 22
  • Comments: Situated on the banks of the Gamkariver. Mentioned in Wegsleep as an excellent campsite in the Southern Cape.
  • Additional Comments: Campsite on a farm and part of the Bojaankop 4x4 trail
  • Special rules: No loud music allowed

Nearby Attractions & Points of Interest

  • Axe Hill Winery (Pty) Ltd

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (11 reviews)
    8,4 km from camp
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  • Calitzdorp Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (54 reviews)
    9,7 km from camp
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  • karooicus nursery & nature walks

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (4 reviews)
    10,1 km from camp
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  • De Krans Wines

    tourist attraction, liquor store, store, restaurant, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (806 reviews)
    10,4 km from camp
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  • Peter Bayly Wines

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (56 reviews)
    11,5 km from camp
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  • Calbitz Holdings

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    12,0 km from camp
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  • Gamkaskloof

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,4 (5 reviews)
    15,1 km from camp
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  • Route 62

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    15,7 km from camp
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  • Seweweekspoort Mountain Pass

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,9 (29 reviews)
    20,7 km from camp
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  • MyShire Farm

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (4 reviews)
    24,6 km from camp
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  • Rooiberg Pass Peak

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (37 reviews)
    25,1 km from camp
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  • Swartberg Game Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (63 reviews)
    28,1 km from camp
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  • Gamkaberg Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (186 reviews)
    33,4 km from camp
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  • Vanwyksdorp Kannaland - Vanwyksdorp

    tourist attraction, travel agency, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (47 reviews)
    36,5 km from camp
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  • Dansbaan @ Swartberg Pass

    tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 5 (7 reviews)
    42,5 km from camp
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  • Grundheim Wines

    tourist attraction, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,8 (52 reviews)
    44,0 km from camp
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  • Swartberg Pass Cottages

    tourist attraction, lodging, restaurant, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,7 (15 reviews)
    44,3 km from camp
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  • Kobus se Gat - Swartberg Experience

    restaurant, tourist attraction, lodging, point of interest, food, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (846 reviews)
    44,3 km from camp
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  • Fransie Pienaar Museum

    museum, tourist attraction, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,6 (133 reviews)
    44,7 km from camp
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  • Wolwekraal Nature Reserve

    tourist attraction, park, point of interest, establishment

    ⭐ 4,3 (7 reviews)
    46,5 km from camp
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